hobble

¹hob·ble

verb \ˈhäb-əl\

hob·bledhob·bling \-(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of HOBBLE

intransitive verb

: to move along unsteadily or with difficulty; especially : to limp along

transitive verb

1

: to cause to limp : make lame : cripple

2

: to fasten together the legs of (as a horse) to prevent straying